Key Takeaway
Empire Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Oolitic, Lawrence County, IN. It has 134 violations on record (34 S&S) and $24K in proposed penalties. Operated by IN Limestone Co.
Empire Quarry
Operator: IN Limestone Co
Controller: Polycor Inc
Location: Oolitic, Lawrence County, IN
Employees: 17
Recent Violations
View all 134 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | 62.175(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 62.174(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 04/25/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/24/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/24/2025 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.16001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 01/29/2025 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 46.11(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 04/04/2024 | 56.12018 | S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 01/04/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/17/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/13/2023 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/02/2022 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/29/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/25/2022 | 56.12014 | S&S | LowNegligence | $296 |
| 03/08/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/08/2022 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $661 |
| 06/23/2021 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/22/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 79 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/05/2023 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/16/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
| 06/19/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 73d restricted |
| 05/01/2019 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/21/2018 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/30/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/29/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/05/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/25/2017 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 06/24/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 04/24/2025 | 05/05/2025 | 72.75 | 2 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 18.50 | 2 |
| 09/12/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 04/03/2024 | 04/05/2024 | 35.50 | 1 |
| 03/19/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/05/2024 | 40.75 | 1 |
| 04/11/2023 | 04/17/2023 | 25.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Empire Quarry have?
Empire Quarry has 134 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is Empire Quarry?
Empire Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Oolitic, Lawrence County, IN. It currently has 17 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Empire Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Empire Quarry has 79 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Empire Quarry?
Empire Quarry is operated by IN Limestone Co and controlled by Polycor Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1201061.